Belle of African Nations (BOAN)
is a one-of-its-kind Beauty Pageant initiated by Platinum Entertainment Nigeria
Ltd to celebrate the uniqueness, beauty, bravery and intelligence of the
African woman. The pageant aims at unravelling the hidden socio-cultural and
political relevance of the African woman buried with the African past; and the
unleashing of the inner potentials in the young African ladies for the world to
see. It seeks to also celebrate the life and times of past African heroines;
and by so doing setting a standard for the emergence of the future queens of
Africa.
As the name suggests, this
pageant of international standard is to be organized amongst African states.
The pageant is open to single ladies of ages 18 to 27 across the continent of
Africa. Regardless of the African country of origin of the queen, our Belle
will be an epitome of beauty and brain, groomed and equipped to work
industriously on tackling a lot of challenges that involve the use of her intelligence.
pageant of international standard is to be organized amongst African states.
The pageant is open to single ladies of ages 18 to 27 across the continent of
Africa. Regardless of the African country of origin of the queen, our Belle
will be an epitome of beauty and brain, groomed and equipped to work
industriously on tackling a lot of challenges that involve the use of her intelligence.
All editions will involve ladies
from participating African countries – delegates are to be selected based on
merit after thorough preliminaries in each country. The grand finale is to be
hosted rotationally among participating countries yearly. It is important to
mention that countries interested in hosting the grand finale get to bid for
the hosting rights. Delegates from participating nations will be camped in the
host nation for two weeks before the event proper.
from participating African countries – delegates are to be selected based on
merit after thorough preliminaries in each country. The grand finale is to be
hosted rotationally among participating countries yearly. It is important to
mention that countries interested in hosting the grand finale get to bid for
the hosting rights. Delegates from participating nations will be camped in the
host nation for two weeks before the event proper.
Here, they undergo series of
activities varying from talent showcase to fashion parade, costume showcase,
sporting exhibitions, tourism, exploration and lots more. The essence of these
activities is to bolster their experience, knowledge and exposure. Over the
period of camping, appointed judges will be on hand to examine the contestants
and award them marks based on their performance in each activity.
activities varying from talent showcase to fashion parade, costume showcase,
sporting exhibitions, tourism, exploration and lots more. The essence of these
activities is to bolster their experience, knowledge and exposure. Over the
period of camping, appointed judges will be on hand to examine the contestants
and award them marks based on their performance in each activity.
As expected of an international
event of this nature, global coverage of the various activities would be
broadcast to live audience. Viewers and fans alike will be allowed to vote
their favorite contestants via sms in every healthy pre-competition. This
vibrant contribution by fans is believed to build a harmonized rapport between
them and their favorite contestants.
event of this nature, global coverage of the various activities would be
broadcast to live audience. Viewers and fans alike will be allowed to vote
their favorite contestants via sms in every healthy pre-competition. This
vibrant contribution by fans is believed to build a harmonized rapport between
them and their favorite contestants.
Every edition of the Beauty Pageant would be modeled after
one female African legend. The symbol closely associated with the legend would
be the symbol on the coveted Crown. The Maiden Edition would celebrate the Life
and Times of Madam Efunroye Tinubu of Lagos, the first Iyalode of Egbaland,
West Africa and an active opponent to slave-trading in Africa.
one female African legend. The symbol closely associated with the legend would
be the symbol on the coveted Crown. The Maiden Edition would celebrate the Life
and Times of Madam Efunroye Tinubu of Lagos, the first Iyalode of Egbaland,
West Africa and an active opponent to slave-trading in Africa.
The Crown and the Queen(s)
The coveted crown to be worn by
the winner of the pageant would be made of solid Gold, Diamond and emerald engraved
inside bearing the symbol closely associated with the female legend each
edition is themed after. The crown for this year would be designed and made by
world renowned luxury designer whose identity will be revealed during the
Unveiling of the crown.
the winner of the pageant would be made of solid Gold, Diamond and emerald engraved
inside bearing the symbol closely associated with the female legend each
edition is themed after. The crown for this year would be designed and made by
world renowned luxury designer whose identity will be revealed during the
Unveiling of the crown.
The winner of the Belle of
African nations immediately resumes her office and commences her project in
Nigeria. First, she goes on African tours creating awareness on certain women
issues, carrying out charity works, tackling feminine challenges and publicizing
the image of the pageant with its mission. Afterwards, she goes on continental
tours to present the African initiatives in completion of her programs
throughout her reign. Winners from the different participating countries also
enjoy the above privileges from her country and other affiliated bodies
associated with BOAN/platinum Entertainment Limited.
African nations immediately resumes her office and commences her project in
Nigeria. First, she goes on African tours creating awareness on certain women
issues, carrying out charity works, tackling feminine challenges and publicizing
the image of the pageant with its mission. Afterwards, she goes on continental
tours to present the African initiatives in completion of her programs
throughout her reign. Winners from the different participating countries also
enjoy the above privileges from her country and other affiliated bodies
associated with BOAN/platinum Entertainment Limited.
After our Belle’s one year reign,
the original crown would be auctioned and part of the proceeds will be used to
sponsor the various projects of emerging Belles from all participating
countries across Africa. Before then, however, two replicas of the original
crown would have been made – one for the outgoing belle and the other for the
gallery. The auctioning of the original crown would be a grand event organized
yearly and streamed online for world-wide viewing and bidding
the original crown would be auctioned and part of the proceeds will be used to
sponsor the various projects of emerging Belles from all participating
countries across Africa. Before then, however, two replicas of the original
crown would have been made – one for the outgoing belle and the other for the
gallery. The auctioning of the original crown would be a grand event organized
yearly and streamed online for world-wide viewing and bidding
Belle of African Nations is not
the-winner-takes-all pageant. All queens that emerge from participating
countries will have the life-time opportunity of having their projects
sponsored by Platinum Entertainment in collaboration with the country she
represents. Suffice to say that every Belle must have a unique charitable
project to run during her reign. That, of course, is to say that every Belle
gets to represent her country as the Belle of African Nations’ Queen from her
nation, as franchise shall be granted interested countries in a bid to carry
out preliminary activities that project the visions and missions of BOAN.
the-winner-takes-all pageant. All queens that emerge from participating
countries will have the life-time opportunity of having their projects
sponsored by Platinum Entertainment in collaboration with the country she
represents. Suffice to say that every Belle must have a unique charitable
project to run during her reign. That, of course, is to say that every Belle
gets to represent her country as the Belle of African Nations’ Queen from her
nation, as franchise shall be granted interested countries in a bid to carry
out preliminary activities that project the visions and missions of BOAN.
How many contestants
get to compete?
get to compete?
Thirty contestants and above from all over Africa are
expected to compete in the maiden edition and subsequent ones. Subsequent increase
in the number of participating nations is inevitable as the publicity and
acceptance increase.
expected to compete in the maiden edition and subsequent ones. Subsequent increase
in the number of participating nations is inevitable as the publicity and
acceptance increase.
COUNTRIES WITH CONFIRMED PARTICIPATION IN THIS YEAR EVENT
ARE:
ARE:
ALGERIA
THE GAMBIA
MAURITIANA
KENYA
TOGO
CONGO BRAZIVILLE
ETHOPIA
ETRENIA
SAO-TOME
MALI
MORROCCO
NIGER
SEYCHELLES
Audition comes up between November 25th & 26th
in Lagos
in Lagos
MEGA THEME FOR THIS
YEAR EVENT: HEROINE IN THE MIDST OF HEROES
YEAR EVENT: HEROINE IN THE MIDST OF HEROES
The theme for the maiden edition
of BOAN is “Heroine in the Midst of Heroes”. This theme was carefully
and deliberately chosen in order to celebrate the “Life and Times” of
a legend who was an active opponent to slave-trading in Africa. This is because
it is a rare feat for a female to go loggerhead with her male counterparts in a
world hugely dominated by men. Undoubtedly, her story would serve as source of
inspiration and encouragement to ladies who have been tamed or restricted by
the cultural and religious values of their milieu.
of BOAN is “Heroine in the Midst of Heroes”. This theme was carefully
and deliberately chosen in order to celebrate the “Life and Times” of
a legend who was an active opponent to slave-trading in Africa. This is because
it is a rare feat for a female to go loggerhead with her male counterparts in a
world hugely dominated by men. Undoubtedly, her story would serve as source of
inspiration and encouragement to ladies who have been tamed or restricted by
the cultural and religious values of their milieu.
As in the maiden edition, every other edition of the Beauty
Pageant would be modeled after one female African legend. The symbol closely
associated with the legend would be the symbol on the coveted Crown.
Pageant would be modeled after one female African legend. The symbol closely
associated with the legend would be the symbol on the coveted Crown.
In addition, females who have performed outstandingly in
their various fields and who could serve as models for the younger generation
of African women in contemporary times (dead or alive) would be recognized and
awarded for their courage and doggedness; standing their grounds in the vastly
patriarchal societies of Africa.
their various fields and who could serve as models for the younger generation
of African women in contemporary times (dead or alive) would be recognized and
awarded for their courage and doggedness; standing their grounds in the vastly
patriarchal societies of Africa.
For Winner’s prizes, activities, and other details visit; www.belleofafricannations.com
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